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Diamondbacks look to end Rockies' win streak (Jun 21, 2017)

DENVER — After a miserable start to the season and a recent prolonged slump, Carlos Gonzalez is regaining his form for the Colorado Rockies.

Yankees face Angels with losing streak at 7 games (Jun 21, 2017)

NEW YORK — For the last week, the New York Yankees are taking a long time to lose.

Padres rookie Diaz gets third start vs. Cubs (Jun 21, 2017)

CHICAGO — Rookie right hander Miguel Diaz is getting a baptism under fire this month as a San Diego Padres starting pitcher.

Phillies cleaning house, host Cardinals (Jun 21, 2017)

PHILADELPHIA — The Philadelphia Phillies’ front office finally decided to do something about the way the 2017 season was going.

Corey Seager hits 3 home runs against Mets

LOS ANGELES (AP) Corey Seager continued the Los Angeles Dodgers’ home-run parade Tuesday night, hitting three against the New York Mets.

Gonzalez goes 7 innings to help Nationals beat Marlins 12-3 (Jun 20, 2017)

MIAMI (AP) Gio Gonzalez had some worrisome moments on the mound Tuesday night, including when a friend sitting in the first row behind the Washington Nationals’ dugout was hit in the head by a flying bat.

LEADING OFF: Yankees' skid at 7, Scherzer rides K streak

A look at what’s happening all around the majors Wednesday:

Slater's 3-run homer leads Giants to 6-3 win over Braves (Jun 20, 2017)

ATLANTA (AP) Austin Slater hit a three-run homer after the Braves botched a potential double-play grounder, sparking the San Francisco Giants to a 6-3 victory over Atlanta that snapped a seven-game losing streak Tuesday night.

Harper kick-starts Nationals' 12-3 win at Miami (Jun 20, 2017)

MIAMI (AP) Bryce Harper started the scoring with a two-run single that extended his hitting streak to 13 games, and Gio Gonzalez pitched seven innings to help the Washington Nationals beat the Miami Marlins 12-3 on Tuesday night.

A's agree to deal with 1st-round pick Beck for $5.3 million

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) The Oakland Athletics have agreed to a contract with first-round draft pick Austin Beck.

Yankees' Aaron Judge 'going to think about' All-Star Home Run Derby invite

The star rookie leads the MLB with 23 home runs.

Rizzo speaks with MLB; no discipline for plate collision

CHICAGO (AP) Anthony Rizzo has spoken with Major League Baseball about his collision Monday with San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges at home plate, but the Chicago Cubs slugger will not be punished.

Giants send RHP Law to minors after dismal outing vs. Braves

ATLANTA (AP) San Francisco Giants reliever Derek Law has been optioned to the minors a day after facing six batters without recording an out in the series opener against the Atlanta Braves.

Braves RHP Bartolo Colon to remain on DL with stiff back

ATLANTA (AP) Bartolo Colon’s return to the Atlanta Braves’ rotation has been put on hold.

APNewsBreak: Aaron Judge invited to All-Star Home Derby

NEW YORK (AP) Yankees rookie sensation Aaron Judge says he has been invited to participate in next month’s Home Run Derby.

Red Sox place 3B Sandoval back on disabled list

BOSTON (AP) The Boston Red Sox have placed third baseman Pablo Sandoval on the disabled list with a left ear infection.

MLB, Northeastern partner for player education program

NEW YORK (AP) Major League Baseball and Northeastern are partnering to provide educational opportunities for big league players.

Former White Sox infielder Iguchi announces retirement plans

TOKYO (AP) Japanese infielder Tadahito Iguchi, who helped the Chicago White Sox win the World Series in 2005, will retire at the end of the 2017 season.

The 7 most regrettable signings and trades of this past MLB offseason

Plenty of teams would appreciate a do-over

A trade-deadline guide for the Athletics, Tigers and Orioles

Ken Rosenthal offers advice to three teams with the non-waiver deadline six weeks away

Dodgers look for Bellinger to stay hot vs. Mets (Jun 20, 2017)

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling and rookie slugger Cody Bellinger is one of the reasons why.

Astros OF Reddick returns in time to face former A's team (Jun 20, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. — Houston Astros right fielder Josh Reddick has made a habit of running into outfield walls while chasing fly balls at full speed during his major league career.

Tigers, Mariners starters will try to keep hits in ballpark (Jun 20, 2017)

SEATTLE — Justin Verlander was holding court.

Springer hits 20th homer, Astros launch 3 to beat A's 4-1 (Jun 19, 2017)

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) George Springer hit his 20th home run, Jake Marisnick and Derek Fisher also went deep and the Houston Astros beat the Oakland Athletics 4-1 on Monday night.

Montgomery looks to finally break through for Cubs vs. Padres (Jun 20, 2017)

CHICAGO — Left-hander Mike Montgomery has come up empty in seven career starts for the Chicago Cubs.

Orioles hope Tillman can turn it around vs. surging Indians (Jun 20, 2017)

BALTIMORE — The Baltimore Orioles are hoping Chris Tillman can turn things around and break his five-game losing streak and stop the six-game winning streak of the Cleveland Indians when the teams meet Tuesday.

Reds look to put together win streak vs. Rays (Jun 20, 2017)

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A nine-game losing streak may have taken the Cincinnati Reds to 10 games below .500, but wins like Monday’s give them hope for meaningful baseball as they continue a three-game interleague series at Tropicana Field.

Blue Jays rally in 9th, beat Rangers 7-6 in ALDS rematch (Jun 19, 2017)

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) Kendrys Morales hit a go-ahead single after a tying single by Josh Donaldson in the ninth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 7-6 on Monday night in a matchup of AL Division Series opponents the past two seasons.

Contreras hits HR, Baez scores on error, Cubs beat Padres (Jun 19, 2017)

CHICAGO (AP) Willson Contreras hit a tying home run, Javier Baez scored the winning run on an error and Wade Davis worked out of a ninth-inning jam to lead the Chicago Cubs past the San Diego Padres 3-2 Monday night.

Dickey, Adams lead Braves to 9-0 win over dismal Giants (Jun 19, 2017)

ATLANTA (AP) R.A. Dickey threw seven scoreless innings, Matt Adams hit another homer and the Atlanta Braves sent the San Francisco Giants to their seventh straight loss, a 9-0 rout Monday night.